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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1935

Page

2

Luce youngest golfer to win state title at age one

Arthur “Buck” Luce 11? wins Lights junior tournament at Brackenridge Park Beaumont rival Bil Glasgow. Luce becomes the youngest state junior champion, carried by a steady final round after a halved back nine. Trophy presented by Murray Brooks. Glasgow receives silver as runner up.

Clank Neat Ser Artorias Bathday Texas Brackenridge Park Glasgow Arthur Murray Brooks Beaumont Don Bchy Dallas Halbert Grimbles Bernhard Bebrisver Lorraine Young Tom Lawrence Brackenridge High G. L. Lice Hecelly Papa Lacs George Hofman Wiledow Springs Letty Stackhouse Lure Rene Balers

State's Best Ins A Swims Meet Headed by Dallas Leader

A field of Texan best swimmers is set for the Texas Amateur Athletic federation meet at San Pedro Bark. Organizer Roland Kupper says Thelman Meyman of Dallas, Cotton Crate the Houston high-point man, Dan Freeland of Houston, Clark Allen of Longview the Git A A G high-point man, and Leonard Day of Glen from Lonewicr have entered. The Texas team will feature University of Texas swimmers. San Antonio's squad is expected strong. Swimmers and divers filed entries Monday afternoon for the 21 events starting at 2 pm. Bleachers will seat about 600. Meet headquarters is the Robert E. Lee hotel.

Texas Amateur Athletic Federation San Pedro Bark Roland Kupper Thelman Meyman Dallas Cotton Crate Houston Dan Freeland Clark Allen Longview Leonard Day Glen Lonewicr Kupper Aus University of Texas San Antonio Robert E. Lee

Indianapolis Man Leads Skeet Stars in Ohio

SOLON Ohio Aug 31 L S Pratt 26 Indianapolis Ind led the nation’s skeet championship after the second day. Pratt finished the first 100 targets with a strong 90 yesterday and moved ahead by two strokes. Rain disrupted play as he started today with a rough stretch, breaking 4 of his first 73 but dropping a pair later.

Indianapolis Solon Ohio L. S. Pratt Ind Pratt O. Mitchel al Natick Mars

Gaston to Receive New Contract Saturday in Dallas

In Dallas on August 21, Alex Gaston will be honored with a year long contract as part of a ceremony for the popular end efficient MansErr of the Dallas Steere. The event marks a formal recognition amid the team’s ongoing season with a game against the Fort Worth Me cellar, noting the club has played 545 baseball games since his arrival.

Gaston Dallas Alex Gaston Dallas Steere Jay Steets Fort, Worth

Details Lost in Turbulent Semifinal Golf Match

In a tense semifinal, local golfer Thurmond edged past rivals with a 39 32 71 morning score, facing tough challenges from Glaggon and others. Glasgow fought hard, defeating McFarren and Baugh before meeting final opponents, as pressure mounted for the title.

Thurmond Little Arthur Glaggon Glasgow Fred McFarren Lytle Harry al- Baugh San Antonios Lee Brandt San Antonio Schumacthcy Glascan Otha Sumnner Lice

Golf Greens Get Air Conditioning

Washington North Dakota August report from Arlington Virginia notes air conditioned putting greens as a new method to prevent brown patch fungus. Electric fans cool greens during hot nights and aid in dew drying to reduce brown spots on turf.

Washington ND. C Department of Agriculture Arlington U. S. Golf Association

J C to honor golf squad

San Antonio Junior Chamber of Commerce will honor the four golfers whose team won the national championship trophy, the Warren G. Harding trophy, at a Susior chamber meeting at the Mitro grill. The golfers Lieut en Rogers Halbert Grumbles Tom Lawrence and Miller Campbell will be guests. The trophy will be formally presented at Brackenridge park clubhouse before going on display for the coming year.

San Antonia Camnetee Indianapnlis Warren G. Hardingeny Susior Chamber Mitro Grill Hardingeny Junior Shumber Brackenridge Park Tour

Pike's Peak Auto Climb Called Off

ComorSdo Springs announces the annual Pike's Peak Auto Climb has been cancelled this year due to unspecified reasons. Organizers say the event will return next season with revised plans and dates.

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Yarosz and Risko Sign for Title Fight in Park

Yarosz and Risko signed to headline a world title bout at Jeagurbell Park on September 1. Dedoy Yarosy from Syracuse and Bate Risko, a mine fron Syracuse, inked deals for a four championship event in Pittarurgin.

Yarosz Risko Pittarurgin Aue Dedoy Yarosy Pnt Bate Risko Syracuse Todey Pitteruren Jeagurbell Park

Dog Selections and Nonsensical Phrases From OCR

A scrambled OCR fragment lists scattered terms like Flying Officer, Royal ark, and Be an Green sAdam along with names and phrases that appear garbled. The legible items include references to a flying officer and various disjointed proper nouns, lacking coherent narrative.

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Runes Leads In Open Golf At Montreal

American golfers dominate the Canadian Open at midway with Gene Runes of Murcisson leading by six strokes. He shot two under par on the Summerlea course to reach 138. Teammates and strong challengers trail, including Botton Smith Paul Ranga Tony Maneto and Lou Gummi from Toronto. Walter Hagen and other notable players remain within striking distance as the field narrows.

Gene Runes Murcisson Kunes Summerlea Botton Smith Paul Ranga Tony Maneto Lou Gummi

Greyhound Entries at Athebay and Deer Creek Races

A list of greyhound races with entries for multiple events. Notable names include Ramana wee, AMabella Trattin, Fenny D. Can Fix, Blaze Marsh, Santa Shherry Rand, Sad Sam, Ronnie Blue Lass, Billy Goat, NeMarcy, and Drifting Breear among others. Races cover a 3.18 mile opener, Futurity and course events, with participants across many heats and entries.

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Greyhound Race Results Include Multiple Finishers and Times

The report lists numerous greyhound runners with times and placements across several heats and finals. Names such as Dark Mystery, Night Water, Fair Lady, and Good Humor appear among others, with varied times like 19.4 and 22 seconds and prize or betting figures noted throughout the dense entry.

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Perry Begins His Title Defense at Forest Hills

Frederick Jam Perry of England defends the American championship at Forest Hills as play opens. The men’s and women’s events begin with second round matches and a full day of 22 scheduled matches. Perry’s anticipated clash with Arthur S. Fowler is highlighted by a day that also features Roderich Menzel against Richard Norris Williams II and the ongoing veterans tournament led by Raymond B. Bidwell.

Forest Hills Frederick Jam Perry England Sonceren Christian Houssus France Robert Harman Laird Watt Canada R. M. Watt Jr New York Thurstey Raymond B. Bidwell Perry Arthur S. Fowler Pleasantville Roderich Menzel Geechoslovkia Richard Norris Willams

Army Baseball Sunday doubleheader talk delays idle slate

Army league baseball teams appear idle until Tuesday when Randolph Field Ramblers meet Brooks Field at Randolph Field and Twelfth Field Artillery face Kelly Field at Kelly Field. A tentative doubleheader planned for Sunday could be rescheduled due to postponed games. Kelly Field rallied to beat Brooks Field 11 to 4 Friday, with Copelin earning the win and five hits by Kelly hitters.

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Missions head for three at Galveston

San Antonio's Missions travel from Oklahoma City to Galveston for an eight-series opener, with a Sunday doubleheader and three single games in Houston following. Earl Caldwell pitched Oklahoma City to a 2-0 win as San Antonio stranded runs, while errors fueled unearned runs and a tense playoff chase in the Shaughnessy race.

Salwo Shaughnessy San Antonio'a Missions Oklahoma City Galveston Hottatan Houston San Antonio Hank Severeld Tulsa Algo Utaders Taleans Missions Arithneit Padrés Earl Caldwell Lefty Pred Siiely Bol Wallop Mission Desnute Garma Larry Bettencourt Garms Ofhuch Stiely Bettencourt Caldwell San Antaro Joe Bilgere Tak Mtanalick Ege Andell Trew Bilgere Kersey Stely Belma Myers Brewer Flood Hesma Keesey Harshany

Fragmentary game notes from Oklahoma tilt reach nowhere

Incomplete OCR style summary shows scattered names such as Antomig, Atazeera, Young, Mazzera, Browerstulen, Hagia, Calwell, Sietya, Caldwell, Engle, Stanton, Founs, Keesey, and San An. Mentions innings and double plays but no coherent action or final score.

Oklahoma Ogumemary Fitgpatrek Atazeera Young San An Ty Aimplees Palmer

Ten Year Ago Tonight in San Antonio Baseball and Boxing

Ten years ago tonight a crowd of thousands filled San Antonio league park to watch San Antonio face Wichita Falk as gate activity surged. Chelly White led the winners while Augie Small and Elwyn Carter starred for the losers in a 4 to 3 game. Boxing bouts headlined at Jack Shelton's gym with Kid Foster opposing Clyde Dwight and Sailor Davis facing Selding Stalen, among others.

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Babe Ruth Heads to Minneapolis for One More Game

Babe Ruth departs New York for Minneapolis to play one final ball game under police benevolent supervision. The Bambino says he will visit friends there and then retire from touring games, declining other towns planned.

New York Anz Babe Ruth Minneapolis Minneapolis Police Benevolent

Gumbert to Giants as Galveston Fans Cheer

Galveston fans celebrate the news that Harry Gumbert, former Buc star, will join the New York Giants after being purchased from the Baltimore Orioles. Manager Terry Howell announced the move, with concerns about when Gumbert can debut for the Giants. Baltimore, meanwhile, pursues an AA playoff and holds Gumbert.

Galveston Harry Gumbert Bucs New York Giants Gumpert Baltimore Orioles Hus Hu ‘Terry Glumber Orioles Terry Baltimore

Pirates Hunt Cubs in Streaking Battle for NL Lead

The Pirates push a nine game win streak into Pittsburgh to face the Cubs in a key three game set. Paul Waner stars with a triple in rallies, Arky Vaughn hits scoring hits, and Vaughn sets a Pirates season home run mark as St Louis and New York mix in the standings. Red Lucas limits top hitters as Detroit dodges two losses while rain halts two other games in a light schedule.

Pittsburgh Pirates Buccaneers Giants Cardinals Todey Cals Thursby Dizzy Dean Pirates William Harlahan Lloyd Warner St. Louis Phil Collins Paul Waner Arky Vaughn Vaughan Glen Wright George Granham Red Jucas Teaders Medwick Louis Browns Detroit Tigers Tigers Bath

National League Baseball Notes From Across The Circuit

Fragmented score list shows Brooklyn at New York and Pittsburgh at St Louis as part of a crowded schedule. Names such as Cohen Jackson Mintaikis Schews Clawillor Hien Heoomd appear in scattered box results amid references to Photographed lineups and training reports.

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